Module: Environmental Microbiology (3102-410)

Persons:

• Prof. Dr. Ellen Kandeler (verantwortlich)
• apl ProfDr Günter Neumann (begleitend)
• Prof. Dr. Julia Fritz-Steuber (begleitend)
• Prof. Dr. Jana Seifert (begleitend)
• Dr. Amélia Camarinha da Silva (begleitend)

Degree Program:

• Earth System Science (Master, since 01.10.2013)
  3. Semester, elective
• Agricultural Sciences - Soil Science (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  3. Semester, semi-elective
• Crop Sciences - Plant Nutrition and Protection (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  3. Semester, elective
• Agricultural Sciences - Animal Sciences (Master, since 01.10.2015)
  3. Semester, elective
• Environmental Protection and Agricultural Food Production (until WS 2018/19) (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  3. Semester, elective
• Earth and Climate System Science (Master, since 01.10.2017)
  3. Semester, elective
• Agricultural Sciences - Animal Sciences (Master, since 01.04.2019)
  3. Semester, elective
• Environmental Protection and Agricultural Food Production (from WS 19/20) (Master, since 01.10.2019)
  3. Semester, elective
• Environmental Science - Soil, Water, and Biodiversity (Regulations 2014) (Master, since 01.10.2014)
  3. Semester, semi-elective
• Environmental Science - Soil, Water, and Biodiversity (Regulations 2019) (Master, since 01.04.2019)
  3. Semester, semi-elective

Relation to other Modules:

This module gives a basis for advanced studies in environmental microbiology and soil sciences (e.g. modul 3102-420 Project in Soil Science, Molecular Soil Ecology 3102-450)

Prerequisites for Attendance:

Basics in microbiology, chemistry and biochemistry

Sprache:

English

ECTS:

6 credits

Frequency:

every winter semester

Length of the Module:

1 semester

Compulsory assignment:

Presentation with discussion (40 %) and extended abstract (10 %)

Final examination:

Written exam (50 %)

Length of the examination:

90 minutes

Workload:

56 h presence + 104 h preparation at home + exam = 160 h workload

Professional competences:

After successfully completing the module, students generally have a better understanding for ecological systems and understand the role and function of microorganisms in different habitats in particular. Students can specify interactions of microorganisms and soils, plants as well as animals. In addition, they are familiar with different aspects of biotechnology and ecotoxicology of microorganisms and can outline the rapid development of new methods in environmental microbiology (e.g. metagenomics and proteomics).

Key competences:

While preparing and following up on lectures and while working on their seminar presentation including a written paper in the form of a review of a paper (extended abstract), students practice time management and enhance their self-reliance, organizational, cooperation and communication skills. They learn and practice both critical and analytical thinking and reading of scientific literature in the lecture and when preparing the seminar, while generally improving their ability of exploring a scientific subject. During preparation of the seminar, students improve their scientific articulateness, i.e. oral expression skills and presentation techniques. Students are prepared for compiling their own scientific work and for contributing to international conferences.

Comments:

The lecture starts at the 20th of October 2016 (8.30 a.m.)

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